Sudoku Ball: Detective
Nintendo DS · 2009
About this game
The puzzle phenomenon of Sudoku comes to the PSP in Go! Sudoku .
Pen and paper is no longer required as the game comes pre-loaded with 1000 Sudoku puzzles, with the option to download additional puzzles from the game's website.
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The actual game of Sudoku is fairly simple, and has nothing to do with mathematics at all - instead, it's all to do with logic.
The numbers one to nine must fit horizontally and vertically in the 9x9 Sudoku grid - the catch is that the numbers one to nine must also appear in each of the nine smaller 3x3 grids.
The game features a short tutorial that shows you how to play, as well as a Training option which lets you play five easy puzzles with help.
Multiplayer mode is also supported either by taking turns with one system (either co-operatively or competitively), or by playing wirelessly with up to four PSPs.
About Nintendo DS
The dual-screen, touch-enabled Nintendo DS (2004) became the best-selling handheld of all time, helped by its huge and genre-diverse library. Cartridge-based DS games have held up well physically over 20 years, and complete-in-box copies of the system's biggest sellers (Nintendogs, Pokémon, Mario Kart) remain very accessible for new collectors starting out.
Gamevaro tracks Sudoku Ball: Detective for Nintendo DS with separate market values for loose, complete-in-box (CIB) and factory-sealed copies, sourced from real eBay sales. Prices also vary by region — PAL, NTSC-U and NTSC-J releases of the same game often sell for different amounts due to print run sizes and regional collector demand.
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Market values by condition
PAL
NTSC-U
Recent sales
| Date | Type | Region | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-07-12 | Item only | NTSC-U | €5.26 |
| 2026-07-12 | Box Only | NTSC-U | €3.50 |
| 2026-07-12 | Complete in Box | NTSC-U | €8.74 |
| 2026-07-12 | New (sealed) | NTSC-U | €16.62 |
| 2026-07-12 | Manual Only | NTSC-U | €3.49 |
| 2026-07-12 | Graded New | NTSC-U | €18.29 |
| 2026-07-10 | New (sealed) | NTSC-U | €16.62 |
| 2026-07-10 | Item only | NTSC-U | €5.26 |
| 2026-07-10 | Manual Only | NTSC-U | €3.49 |
| 2026-07-10 | Complete in Box | NTSC-U | €8.74 |
| 2026-07-10 | Box Only | NTSC-U | €3.50 |
| 2026-07-10 | Graded New | NTSC-U | €18.28 |
| 2026-07-10 | Loose / Item only | PAL | €7.47 |
| 2026-07-09 | Item only | NTSC-U | €6.97 |
| 2026-06-18 | Graded New | NTSC-U | €8.50 |
| 2026-06-18 | Item only | NTSC-U | €5.86 |
| 2026-06-18 | Complete in Box | NTSC-U | €6.08 |
| 2026-06-18 | Manual Only | NTSC-U | €3.44 |
| 2026-06-18 | New (sealed) | NTSC-U | €7.73 |
| 2026-06-18 | Box Only | NTSC-U | €2.45 |
| 2026-06-17 | Complete in Box | NTSC-U | €6.08 |
| 2026-06-17 | Item only | NTSC-U | €5.86 |
| 2026-06-17 | Manual Only | NTSC-U | €3.44 |
| 2026-06-17 | New (sealed) | NTSC-U | €7.73 |
| 2026-06-17 | Box Only | NTSC-U | €2.45 |
| 2026-06-17 | Graded New | NTSC-U | €8.50 |
| 2026-06-15 | New (sealed) | NTSC-U | €7.75 |
| 2026-06-15 | Complete in Box | NTSC-U | €6.09 |
| 2026-06-15 | Item only | NTSC-U | €5.87 |
| 2026-06-15 | Box Only | NTSC-U | €2.46 |
Market insights
Rarity & condition
Only a handful of market sales have been tracked for Sudoku Ball: Detective, suggesting it doesn't trade hands very often — a sign of relative scarcity compared to more common Nintendo DS titles.
Complete-in-box (CIB) copies typically command a premium over loose cartridges/discs because the original box and manual are more fragile and get discarded or damaged over time — fewer complete sets survive.
Frequently asked questions
How much is Sudoku Ball: Detective worth?
Sudoku Ball: Detective for Nintendo DS is currently worth €7.47 loose. Prices are based on real sales and update regularly on Gamevaro.
Is Sudoku Ball: Detective rare?
Sudoku Ball: Detective has only a handful of tracked market sales, suggesting relative scarcity compared to more common Nintendo DS titles.
What's the difference between loose, CIB and sealed for Sudoku Ball: Detective?
Loose means cartridge or disc only, CIB (complete in box) includes the original box and manual, and sealed means factory-sealed and never opened. These are tracked as separate market values because the price gap between them can be significant, especially for older releases.
Is Sudoku Ball: Detective worth more in PAL or NTSC?
The PAL version of Sudoku Ball: Detective is currently worth €7.47 loose, versus €6.97 for NTSC-U. Regional price differences usually come down to print run size and regional collector demand.
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